It was a dreary Saturday in Sydney, but that didn’t dampen the mood as Scenic’s newest Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, arrived in Australia for a two-year season of ultra-luxury voyages. I was lucky enough to hop on board for an inspection, and all I can say is WOW! Designed for the experience of a lifetime, the Discovery Yacht features two state of the art helicopters, a custom designed submersible – Scenic Neptune II, a fleet of Zodiacs, a choice…
Back in March I ventured off on my first International ‘work trip’ since having my little boy Artie, and I was a guest of tourism Fiji, to attend their 2024 Matai Conference at the Sofitel Fiji Beach Resort & Spa. Here I met with over 40 Fijian hotel, resort and tourism partners, to introduce me to their product and recieve updates on their properties. It is always a pleasure attending industry events like these, as I am able to get all…
Set-Jetting! From Emily in Paris to the White Lotus, where will your favourite TV show take you?
October 25, 2023Lights, Camera, TAKE OFF! Have you heard of set-jetting? While not a completely new concept, the term has been coined as the travel trend of 2023, with a surge in travel and tourism inspired by some of your fave tv-shows and movies. Beyond the iconic New York (thanks to shows like ‘Sex & the City’ or ‘And just like that’) or dreamy Paris (thanks to ‘Emily in Paris’), destinations such as the rugged coastline of Sicily are having their…
After the world was closed for business due to COVID 19, it’s been an anxious wait to see when travel would resume. I mean, who doesn’t want to travel? Particularly after 2+ months of isolation… I think we are all craving something new. But, finally there is some good news! From 01 June, interstate travel will be permitted within New South Wales! Featuring Australia’s most exciting and eclectic mix of city, coastal and country accommodation, more so than any other…
The Maldives is a bucket list destination for most, and there are a plethora of island resorts to pick and choose from, for all traveller types…. so many in fact that the choices can be overwhelming! Whether you’re a laid back luxury type of traveller, or you prefer a resort with polish and where you can see and be seen, there is a property for you, so finding the right one is crucial to the perfect holiday…. and that’s why…
When it comes to Luxury Island Resorts in the Whitsunday’s, we haven’t had a lot to choose from recently since Cyclone Debbie forced the closure of some of Australia’s most iconic resort islands…. But, I’m excited to share with you that Hayman Island by InterContinental will open in July 2019, welcoming guests to a spectacular island retreat following significant refurbishment. It’s Australia’s most iconic private island resort re-imagined and it’s set to be better than ever! Hayman Island is a secluded…
Seven months and 8 days ago, I was in Palm Springs, surrounded by some of my favourite people, and saying ‘I Do’ to a guy who makes me smile, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. And yes, all the clichés are true: It was the best day/week of my LIFE! The best thing about it? We stayed true to our vision and it was 100% us. Super chill, bright and fun; Margarita Truck and all. Scott and I wanted a non-wedding kind of…
Congratulations, you’re engaged! It’s such a crazy, beautiful, exciting time as a newly engaged couple, and wedding planning can be a lot of fun, but it can get overwhelming (trust me, I’ve been there). But once you’ve set the wheels in motion for the day itself, it’s time to get excited, because what we know from experience, is that the honeymoon is one part of planning process that every couple loves. It can be a tough decision process for couples…
What do you get when you combine coastal luxe, retro surf vibes, a beach pretty much all to yourself and a passionate Italian General Manager, who was born into the luxury hotel industry and here in Australia direct from the Isle of Capri!? You get Australia’s chicest boutique hotel, Halcyon House! Since it’s opening in 2015, it’s been on our wish list to visit and one that our clients are loving too, so we finally took a day to venture…
Hi Reader! This is Kate here, the founder of WanderLuxe Travel co. If you’re here then that means you’ve followed my link or clicked on my site in an attempt to either learn more about the gorgeous Four Seasons Maldives, or so that you can stalk my travel photos and see what I’ve been getting up to Either way, I’m glad you’re here. As per my previous post (which you can read here: Maldives Kuda Hurra if you somehow missed…